The first introduced malaria case reported from Sri Lanka after elimination: implications for preventing the re-introduction of malaria in recently eliminated countries

The first introduced malaria case reported from Sri Lanka after elimination: implications for preventing the re-introduction of malaria in recently eliminated countries

Abstract Background There has been no local transmission of malaria in Sri Lanka for 6 years following elimination of the disease in 2012. Malaria vectors are prevalent in parts of the country, and imported malaria cases continue to be reported. The country is therefore at risk of malaria being re-e...

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Main Authors: Vissundara M. Karunasena, Manonath Marasinghe, Carmen Koo, Saliya Amarasinghe, Arundika S. Senaratne, Rasika Hasantha, Mihirini Hewavitharana, Hapuarachchige C. Hapuarachchi, Hema D. B. Herath, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Kamini N. Mendis, Deepika Fernando, Dewanee Ranaweera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Introduced malaria
Plasmodium vivax
Prevention of re-introduction
Malaria in Sri Lanka
Reactive case detection
Entomological surveillance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-019-2843-6

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